Scattered showers forecast as North Texas floods loom
Heavy rainfall drenched parts of Grayson and Fannin counties with 9 inches reported near Bonham and up to 24 hours of rain, flooding creeks and prompting evacuations in Wichita Falls and Abilene. Officials warned of rising rivers and possible typhoid concerns as water surpassed banks along major creeks and highways.
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Abilene
Cooper
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Ety
Five Americans Arrive in Port From Red China
Five Americans reach the free world after a Geneva agreement between the Communist regime in China and the United States. Names include Stella Dngay, Sister Theresa, Emma Angelina, Robert Parker, and Peter Huizer among others. some were detained or treated for injuries, while several family members accompany returning travelers.
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Houston Tex
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Robert Howard Parker
Philadilphia
Mors Peter
Water retention plan eyed for Fannin County streams
Farmers in Fannin County could irrigate hundreds of acres if Wed through Sunday rains were captured. Terraces reduce erosion but runoff remains. proposals call for retaining dams on Bows Do Are Creek Sulphur River and Red River tributaries to store irrigation water for summer use and boost farm productivity as climate shifts are anticipated.
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Mexico
Western Allies Demand Unified Germany Outcome
Western Allies press for a unified Germany as part of postwar settlement. Reports from New York reference diplomacy and debates involving Secretary of State and other officials on how to structure a reunified Germany and security policy.
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Duckett Leaves Sherman Hospital to Return Home
Walter P. Duckett, manager of the Bonham exchange of the Texas Telephone company, has been returned to his home from Sherman hospital after a ten day stay for pneumonia. He is reported to be recovering from the illness.
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Texas Telephone Company
Sherman Hospital
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Scouts Advance at Court of Honor Ceremony
Scouts from Troop at Bos Scout earned four merit badges toward the Coat of Honor at First Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon. Scoutmaster John Ganeard presented badges to Arledge, Jack Lipscomb, and others. Rev Jamies Hath spoke as Don Knight shown Camp Clover films.
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Argentine Union Orders Members Back to Work
The General Confederation of Labor in Buenos Aires ordered its 6,000,000 members to return to work starting Monday, backing a promise from Peron to be honored. Peron was reportedly aboard a Paraguayan gunboat preparing to sail to Paraguay amid political tensions.
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Hurricane Janet Leaves Caribbean Islands in Death Toll Rise
Storm Janet leaves the Windward Islands reeling with multiple fatalities. Authorities report 80 dead in Corenada and 24 in Barbados as winds reach 121 miles per hour. Landslides collapse homes and entire families are reported killed as the hurricane tracks toward Jamaica.
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Caribbean
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Cars Damaged in Collision on South Cooter Street
Police investigated a two car collision on South Cooter Street shortly after 1 o clock with substantial damage. Drivers were identified as Burr Roan and James Robert Shepherd, heading north and making a left onto Manning's while Shepherd’s vehicle went straight. neither driver was hospitalized.
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Sarin
Galveston Quiet After Citywide Drive Against Clubs
Galveston Texas reports a quiet weekend as a crackdown on vice affects nightlife. Police led by Walter Johnston raided seven nightclubs, charging operators while Mayor George Roy Clough questions the impact and business leaders debate scope.
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Polo Cours Donner
Walter Johnston
George Roy Clough
Johnston
Clough
Raeder Released From Prison On Health Grounds
Berlin reports Raeder the former head of the German navy was released from Spandau prison on grounds of age and health. He had been sentenced to death by the four power tribunal for roles in Norway invasion and was imprisoned alongside other Nazi leaders. He was tried October 1, 1946, at Nuremberg.
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Eisenhower
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Wort Pexas
Eisenhower Illness Triggers Wide Political Fallout
Washington reports on President Eisenhower's illness and the ensuing political ripple. Speaker Rayburn and others express concern as Republicans and Democrats weigh 1956 prospects and potential nominees amid uncertainty over Ike's future.
Bonham merchants announce September Big Bargain Day
Bonham shoppers are promised a one day event with red hot prices across Fannin county. The Bonham Daily Favorite will publish a complete list of BEBB specials in Tuesday's issue ahead of Thursday bargain sales. Local merchants urge readers to hold the special section for a buy guide and plan visits to claim savings.
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Fannin County
BEBB
Bonham Daily P
Quiet Weekend Plague of Minor Incidents Reported
City and county officers logged a quiet weekend with few calls and no major incidents. No serious crimes or injuries were reported, and the departments noted minimal activity across districts.
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Breaking Off Fire Plug Proves Costly
A malfunctioning fire plug caused water loss Sunday as city crews worked from early morning to stop a break. Huge quantities of water flooded streets while responders attempted to halt the leak and protect nearby properties.
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Theft targets tires and wheels at Wilson Chevrolet
Spare tires and wheels were stolen from four pickup trucks parked on the south side of Wilson Chevrolet Co. today. Manager Bob Harris reported the incident and said suspects took both tires and wheels.
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Bob Harris
Hlaurris
Oklahoma Joins Gary Rayburn Tribute in Whitesboro
Gov Raymond Cary of Oklahoma to headline a Thursday October 20 program at Whitesboro honoring Speaker Sam Rayburn. A community barbecue at Gelock will close the day with locals and visitors from the Bearth Congressional District in attendance.
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Impossible to Determine All Killed in Blast
GOMEX PALACIO Mex Sept 20 Medical teams continued to emb am the surrounding area for rem p an s of blasted bodies Monday after Red Cross said it would be impossible to determine the death toll from Friday disaster The blast occurred when two dynamite laden trucks crashed into a three car passenger freight tram heap here Twenty bodies have been identified and a number known to have been on the tram were missing and presumed dead.
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Forgery Suspect Returned From Amarillo Sunday
A reported case notes a suspect in a forgery ring returned from Amarillo Sunday. Deputy Shoot Nest Cnderr and city officials, with county attorney Tibby Wreigat having died, prepared to place Ragodah before the grand jury for the Sixth District term.
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Sanday Attersoun
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Quarterbacks Meet Tonight At 7 15
Bonham Quarterback club convenes in the high school cafeteria to review the Nocona game filing and discuss the Grand Saline game set for Friday night. President Buster Cole urges all members and prospective members to attend. meeting short.
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Buster Cole
Weather Outlook for North Central Texas Sees Showers
Mostly cloudy conditions with scattered thundershowers Monday afternoon and night. Tuesday turns partly cloudy with widely scattered afternoon and evening showers. Warmer temperatures expected in the northwest portion.
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Texas
North West
Leaders Seek Ruling On Right To Delegate Power
Denver dispatch reports President Eisenhower remains in stable condition at Fitzsimons Army Hospital after a heart attack. Doctors say recovery looks promising while White House aides seek legal guidance on delegating presidential powers should it become necessary.
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Misenhower
White House
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Fitzsimons Army Hospital
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Fitzsimon
Paul Dudley White
Massachusetts General Hospital
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Fitzsimons
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William P. Rogers
Hagerty
Rogers
Herbert Brownell Jr
Square Notices and Local Business Movements
Bob Harris reports a theft to the sheriff and city police while Melba Hall pursues a missing fulder. Zeke Green scans a stack of letters and pamphlets as Jehan Kent handle business from Leonard. Deputy Luther Smith and Highway Patrolman J L Smith discuss and share coffee. Paul Simpcom remains on the east side. Bathlern Wright returns to work after a trip to the south side of the square. eng thes was Munday in Boukam
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Fulder
Zeke Green
Jehan Kent
Leonard
Luther Smith
J. L. Smith
Paul Simpcom
Bathlern Wright
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